Your Guide to the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend runDisney Health & Fitness Expo

Our biggest and most magical race weekend of the season is finally here as people make their way to Central Florida for the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. As runners gear up for the run Disney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, have a look at what’s new and tips on what you won’t want to miss!

Open to the public, the run Disney Health & Fitness Expo takes place over four days beginning January 8, 2020. Your headquarters for everything you need for the race weekend, be sure to stop by during the following hours of operation:

• Wednesday, January 8 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Thursday, January 9 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday, January 10 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, January 11 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Race Bib & Shirt Pick-Up

All runners participating in this weekends’ events will need to pick-up Race Bibs at the Expo prior to their scheduled event. Race bibs for all events will be available in the HP Field House and runners will need to bring valid photo ID and signed waiver to pick their bibs up. From there, head to the VISA Athletic Center to pick-up your participant race shirt and gEAR Bag. For additional details and location maps, please visit here.

Commemorative Merchandise

Celebrate your exciting race accomplishments by bringing home commemorative event merchandise! This year’s event merchandise collection captures the retro side of the classic Disney characters, celebrating the “Fab Five” (and Oswald!) in true style. Make sure to stop by the The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports at the Expo for race weekend performance apparel, limited release pins, and more! Head over to the Disney Parks Blog for a sneak peek of what’s going to be offered!

Specialty Food & Beverage

Get in those last minute pre-race treats with specialty food & beverage available in various locations throughout the Expo! From a craft beer brewed specifically for the event to tasty protein bites, here are a few of the menu highlights:

• Food Items:

  • “Challenge Chow”
  • Asian Noodle Salad
  • Protein Bites
  • Soy Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wrap

• Beverages:

  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Sunrise Brunch Orange Pale Ale, Titusville, FL
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Awake Coffee Blonde, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Sangria & Frozen Blood Orange Mimosa
  • Non-Alcoholic Blue PowerAde Slushie

run Disney Interactive Zone

The run Disney Interactive Zone returns during the Expofeaturing a range of activities available to all runners and their friends and family. From pre-race yoga, and training tips with consultant Jeff Galloway to presentations from a Disney artist and beer tastings, stop by for different activities throughout the Expo. Located on the upper level of the VISA Athletic Center, activities are open to Guests of all ages and require no special attire or previous experience. Click here to view the full schedule of events.

Be sure to check out the variety of exhibitors that will be present at the VISA Athletic Center as well featuring our some of our sponsors such as Cigna and GoGo Squeez as well as products such as fitness apparel, footwear, sunglasses, tech products and healthy products.

For more details about the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend run Disney Health & Fitness Expo, please head over to the Official Digital Event Guide. Share out your race weekend moments in social using #WDWMarathon!